The Works of Voltaire: A Contemporary Version [Introduction; Candide; Political Dissertations] - Vol. 1

only happy man at last, when I am blessed with the
sight of my dear Cunegund." "It is good to hope,"
said Martin.

In the meanwhile, days and weeks passed away,
and no news of Cacambo. Candide was so overwhelmed with grief, that he did not reflect on the
behavior of Pacquette and Friar Giroflée, who
never stayed to return him thanks for the presents
he had so generously made them.

CHAPTER XXVI.

CANDIDE AND MARTIN SUP WITH SIX SHARPERS—
WHO THEY WERE.

ONE evening as Candide, with his attendant Martin, was going to sit down to supper with some foreigners who lodged in the same inn where they had
taken up their quarters, a man with a face the color
of soot came behind him, and taking him by the
arm, said, "Hold yourself in readiness to go along
with us ; be sure you do not fail." Upon this, turning about to see from whom these words came, he
beheld Cacambo. Nothing but the sight of Miss
Cunegund could have given him greater joy and
surprise. He was almost beside himself. After
embracing this dear friend, "Cunegund!" said he,
"Cunegund is come with you doubtless! Where,
where is she? Carry me to her this instant, that I
may die with joy in her presence." "Cunegund is

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